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Star Trek IV: Kotiinpaluu

Original title: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
  • 1986
  • K-12
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Walter Koenig, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, James Doohan, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, and Nichelle Nichols in Star Trek IV: Kotiinpaluu (1986)
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To save Earth from an alien probe, Admiral James T. Kirk and his fugitive crew go back in time to San Francisco in 1986 to retrieve the only beings who can communicate with it: humpback whal... Read allTo save Earth from an alien probe, Admiral James T. Kirk and his fugitive crew go back in time to San Francisco in 1986 to retrieve the only beings who can communicate with it: humpback whales.To save Earth from an alien probe, Admiral James T. Kirk and his fugitive crew go back in time to San Francisco in 1986 to retrieve the only beings who can communicate with it: humpback whales.

  • Director
    • Leonard Nimoy
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • Harve Bennett
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • DeForest Kelley
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    93K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Leonard Nimoy
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Leonard Nimoy
      • Harve Bennett
    • Stars
      • William Shatner
      • Leonard Nimoy
      • DeForest Kelley
    • 298User reviews
    • 106Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 4 wins & 19 nominations total

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    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Kirk
    Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy
    • Spock
    DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley
    • McCoy
    James Doohan
    James Doohan
    • Scotty
    George Takei
    George Takei
    • Sulu
    Walter Koenig
    Walter Koenig
    • Chekov
    Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols
    • Uhura
    Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt
    • Amanda
    Catherine Hicks
    Catherine Hicks
    • Gillian
    Mark Lenard
    Mark Lenard
    • Sarek
    Robin Curtis
    Robin Curtis
    • Lt. Saavik
    Robert Ellenstein
    Robert Ellenstein
    • Federation Council President
    John Schuck
    John Schuck
    • Klingon Ambassador
    Brock Peters
    Brock Peters
    • Admiral Cartwright
    Michael Snyder
    • Starfleet Communications Officer
    Michael Berryman
    Michael Berryman
    • Starfleet Display Officer
    Mike Brislane
    • Saratoga Science Officer
    Grace Lee Whitney
    Grace Lee Whitney
    • Commander Rand
    • Director
      • Leonard Nimoy
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Leonard Nimoy
      • Harve Bennett
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    • Trivia
      The woman who answers Uhura and Chekov when they are looking for the nuclear vessel was Layla Sarakalo, an extra who had never acted before and was not supposed to speak much. Sarakalo happened to be on the set when her car was towed away to make room for the film's production. She then offered to be an extra, because she needed the money to get her car back. She was told to "act naturally", and when she was asked, she improvised an answer. Much to her surprise, her unscripted line was kept in the film. This was because director Leonard Nimoy enjoyed the spontaneity of the scene so much that he left it the way it was.
    • Goofs
      When Sulu accidentally turns on the windshield wipers of the helicopter, the wipers were broken so a grip had to move the wipers manually. Look closely and you can see his finger holding on to the blade as it moves back and forth.
    • Quotes

      [Spock is still learning how to use profanity correctly]

      Spock: They like you very much, but they are not the hell "your" whales.

      Dr. Gillian Taylor: I suppose they told you that.

      Spock: The hell they did.

    • Crazy credits
      The film opens with a dedication to the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger. - European cinema versions contains a short summary of the two previous movies instead of dedication.
    • Alternate versions
      The Australian and Germany release summaries mentioned above (they are the same) also included music unique to the prologue. This prologue has not been included on any North American DVD release of the film.
    • Connections
      Edited from Star Trek III: Spockin paluu (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme From Star Trek (TV Series)
      by Alexander Courage

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    'Star Trek' can't get any better!

    This is without question the best STAR TREK movie in the series. It is full of great special effects, clever dialogue, sharp humor, and absolutely dazzling action sequences. It is the most fun to watch out of all the STAR TREK movies and is the most creative of them too. This is was easily one of the best movies of 1986.
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    • Jun 16, 2001
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 17, 1989 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Finnish
    • Also known as
      • Star Trek IV
    • Filming locations
      • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $109,713,132
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,881,888
      • Nov 30, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $109,713,132
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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